What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from London Heathrow Airport and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Heathrow and Merthyr Tydfil is 183 miles. The road distance is 150.9 miles.

How do I travel from Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £75 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil bus from?

Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Heathrow Airport station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil train from?

Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil.

How do I get a train ticket from Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil?

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Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

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Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 3m
£79–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
5h 43m
£25–36
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 41m
£32–53
Drive 150 mi
1. Drive from Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfilcar 150 mi
2h 40m
£37–54

Heathrow to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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Distance: 182.4 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Merthyr Tydfil via London Paddington and Cardiff Central in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Cardiff North Road and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 5h 43m.

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